Chris Hertle

Chris Hertle is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the water sector, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at Unitywater since September 2021. Prior to this role, Chris held various leadership positions at GHD from July 1993 to March 2024, including Water Market Leader - Advisory, Water Sector Leader USA, Global Market Leader - Water, and Industrial Water - Business Leader, focusing on driving revenue growth and diversifying services across Australia, New Zealand, Pacific, and SE Asia. Chris began the career as a Process Engineer at Brisbane City Council, overseeing operations at the Luggage Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, and later contributed to innovative technology development at Environmental Solutions International. Chris's academic background includes a Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Queensland, a Master of Philosophy from Murdoch University, and a role as Adjunct Professor at the Advanced Water Management Centre at The University of Queensland.